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• Josh Warrington Next Fight: Teases Potential 2025 Showdown

Josh Warrington (31-4-1, 8 KOs) has enjoyed a stellar career, being a two-time featherweight world champion. His most recent bout was a unanimous decision loss against Anthony Cacace on September 21 with all scores favouring the Belfast fighter, 118-110 and 117-111 x2. Following that defeat, the DAZN broadcast team reported that Warrington laid his gloves down in the ring to signify his retirement...2024
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• Josh Warrington Wants Another “Dance” With Leigh Wood
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• “One Of The Most Dramatic Finishes EVER!” | Leigh Wood Vs Josh Warrington Full Fight
Head back to October 7 2023 in Sheffield as Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington served up an all British classic World Title match. Wood rallied to serve up a devastating comeback knockout to retain his Featherweight crown. Relive the full fight. #WoodWarrington #Boxing #MatchroomBoxing *** Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content ➡️ https://bit.ly/MatchroomBoxingYouTube ⇌ …Th...2024
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• Leigh Wood signed glove part of charity auction
The post Leigh Wood signed glove part of charity auction appeared first on Boxing News. A GLOVE signed by former featherweight world champion Leigh Wood is up for auction. Epilepsy Action has kindly been gifted a white Everlast glove. All of the money raised goes directly to the services provided by the charity, which include support groups, an award-winning helpline and a be-friending scheme. Nat...2024
• The indomitable spirit of Leigh Wood
The post The indomitable spirit of Leigh Wood appeared first on Boxing News. Part three of James Hicken's greatest modern day British and Irish world title fights series The post The indomitable spirit of Leigh Wood appeared first on Boxing News....2024
• Anthony Cacace demands good pay to face Leigh Wood

Anthony Cacace, the current IBF super featherweight champion, has responded to Leigh Wood’s recent call-out. The 35-year-old fighter stated that he would gladly face Wood, but only if the pay is right. Cacace, who currently holds the world title, expressed that the risk of vacating his belt must come with fair compensation. Cacace is set […] The post Anthony Cacace demands good pay to face L...2024
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• Turki Alalshikh Reveals Explosive Undercard for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

The undisputed heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24KOs) and Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14KOs) was due to happen on February 17, but Fury sustained a nasty eye injury in a similar area to his cut against Otto Wallin on September 14, 2019. The much-anticipated clash will now happen on May 18 at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, as revealed by Turki Alalshikh on the MMA Hour podcast. His Excellency...2024
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• Rankings (Oct. 2): Canelo’s reign continues, more

Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs, plus more! Rankings go up Mondays. No update next week, so the next will come on Oct. 16. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Cruiserweight: (10) Mike Perez vs TBA, Oct. 14 Middleweight: (2) Janibek Alimkhanuly vs (6) Vincenzo Gualtieri, Oct. 14 Junior Middleweigh...2023
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• Highlights: Wood takes back WBA title with dominant win over Lara
Leigh Wood is once again WBA featherweight champion after beating Mauricio Lara | Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing Leigh Wood is once again WBA featherweight champion after beating Mauricio Lara. Leigh Wood is once again WBA featherweight champion, clearly and rather easily defeating a ragged Mauricio Lara today in Manchester. Wood took the belt back on scores of 116-111, 118-109, and 118-10...2023
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running, plus some big upsets and more notable changes in many divisions. Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on April 24. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Heavyweight: (5) Joe Joyce v...2023
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• Super-featherweight prospect threatens to ‘kill’ Leigh Wood

Leigh Wood has proven himself as a fan-favourite and a worthy featherweight world champion over the years, delivering the United Kingdom with some of its greatest fight nights in recent memory. However, ahead of his move up to super-featherweight, there is one rising star who has threatened to kill the Nottingham-born superstar. After appearing destined […] The post Super-featherweight prosp...2024
• Leigh Wood keen on fight against Cacace-Warrington winner
The post Leigh Wood keen on fight against Cacace-Warrington winner appeared first on Boxing News. The free agent speaks to Boxing News and gives his prediction for Saturday's super-featherweight clash The post Leigh Wood keen on fight against Cacace-Warrington winner appeared first on Boxing News....2024
• Liam Wilson welcomes a “barnburner” in the future against Leigh Wood
The post Liam Wilson welcomes a “barnburner” in the future against Leigh Wood appeared first on Boxing News. The Aussie must first get past Mexican warrior Oscar Valdez on March 30 which may offer the winner a significant reward in the future The post Liam Wilson welcomes a “barnburner” in the future against Leigh Wood appeared first on Boxing News....2024
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• Huge British Name Reveals He’s No Longer Signed To Matchroom Boxing

A huge British name and former world champion has announced that he is no longer under contract with Matchroom Boxing, and has instead opted for the freedom of being a promotional free agent. Leigh Wood knocked out Josh Warrington in the seventh-round of their domestic duel back in October, despite being down all on three […] The post Huge British Name Reveals He’s No Longer Signed To ...2024
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• Rankings (Dec. 11): Is Haney No. 1 at 140? Plus Ryan Garcia, Rafael Espinoza, more

Devin Haney looked fantastic in his 140 lb debut | Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Devin Haney looked fantastic in his 140 lb debut. Is he the new top dog in that division? Usually rankings updates go up on Mondays, but there’s not enough to do one on the 18th, and then the 25th is (1) Christmas, and (2) one day before a Naoya Inoue fight, so the next update will come on Tuesday, Dec. 26 a...2023
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• ‘We’ve got to stop worrying about protecting great fighters’: Hearn on matchmaking criticism
Eddie Hearn has no regrets about Taylor vs Cameron and making great fights | Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images Amid more criticism of a top Matchroom star losing, Eddie Hearn says he has no regrets about making tough fights. Amid more criticism of a top Matchroom star losing following Katie Taylor’s loss to Chantelle Cameron on Saturday, promoter Eddie Hearn says he has...2023
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• Rankings (April 24): Tank Davis, Garcia, Zhang, Cordina, more
Gervonta Davis’ star reached new heights with his win over Ryan Garcia | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Gervonta Davis’ star reached new heights with his win over Ryan Garcia, but his immediate future remains a bit murky. Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on May 8. But we’ve got a big update this week! Ranked fights the next two weeks: Light Hea...2023
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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• Josh Warrington Next Fight: Teases Potential 2025 Showdown
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• Josh Warrington appears set to retire following loss to Cacace

Josh Warrington appears set to retire following another loss | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Warrington left his gloves on the canvas after his decision loss on Saturday. Josh Warrington looks as though he may be set to retire from boxing, having left his gloves on the canvas following his loss to Anthony Cacace today at Wembley Stadium. Matchroom Boxing didn’t confirm and Warringto...2024
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• Sivenathi Nontshinga reclaims IBF title from Adrian Curiel in huge comeback, Mauricio Lara struggles to a draw

Sivenathi Nontshinga rallies to stop Adrian Curiel and reclaim IBF belt | Matchroom/DAZN Sivenathi Nontshinga staged a huge comeback, while Mauricio Lara limped to a majority draw Sivenathi Nontshinga avenged his loss to Adrian Curiel and reclaimed the IBF belt tonight in Oaxaca, Mexico, but he took a very risky path to do it. Nontshinga (13-1, 10 KO) gave away most of the fight with his b...2024
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• HIGHLIGHTS! Leigh Wood stuns Josh Warrington with comeback TKO win

Leigh Wood rallied for another stunning KO win against Josh Warrington | Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Leigh Wood rallied for another stunning win against Josh Warrington. Leigh Wood did it again, shocking Josh Warrington with a knockout shot at the end of round seven to earn a TKO victory and retain his WBA featherweight title in Sheffield, England. Nothing had gone right for Wood (28-3,...2023
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• Highlights: Wood takes back WBA title with dominant win over Lara
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• ‘We’ve got to stop worrying about protecting great fighters’: Hearn on matchmaking criticism
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• Rankings (April 24): Tank Davis, Garcia, Zhang, Cordina, more
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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• Sivenathi Nontshinga reclaims IBF title from Adrian Curiel in huge comeback, Mauricio Lara struggles to a draw
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• ‘If I Could Pick One’: Leigh Wood Reveals Ideal Opponent

Rumours surrounding a rematch between Leigh Wood (28-3-17 KOs) and Josh Warrington on May 18 have surfaced, with the City Ground a possible venue. On October 7, 2023, we saw Wood stop Warrington in dramatic fashion – leading to calls for a rematch. In a recent interview with Boxing Social, the Nottingham native has spoken about the opponent he desires to fight most. Leigh Wood Talks Ideal Op...2024
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• Rankings (Oct. 30): Can Tyson Fury still be called the world’s best heavyweight?

Can Tyson Fury still say he’s the top heavyweight, or does Oleksandr Usyk deserve the spot? | Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Can Tyson Fury still say he’s the top heavyweight, or does Oleksandr Usyk deserve the spot? No update next week! Or the week after because the 11th has basically nothing and the 4th isn’t real big alone, though there are ranked fights. So we’ll have a SUPER...2023
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• Leigh Wood Comes From Behind To Sensationally Knock Josh Warrington Out

Leigh Wood came from behind to stop Josh Warrington in quite incredible fashion, retaining the WBA Featherweight World Title and continuing a Cinderella Man story. Wood entered the ring not only with the world title, but with momentum behind him. Warrington looked to return back to winning ways and become a three-time champion. In many […] The post Leigh Wood Comes From Behind To Sensational...2023
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• Rankings (Sept. 25): Where does Zhilei Zhang stand at heavyweight? Plus more!

Zhilei Zhang has earned a spot in heavyweight’s upper tier | Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images Has Zhilei Zhang earned a seat at the top four table in the heavyweight division? Rankings go up Mondays. There WILL be an update next week! Back-to-back weeks with updates for the first time in a bit! It likely won’t become regular. Ranked fights the next three weeks: Heavyweig...2023
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• Lara comes in heavy, stripped of WBA featherweight title
Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images Mauricio Lara ultimately hit the scales at 129.8 pounds Mauricio Lara’s WBA featherweight title reign is over without a defense. “Bronco” came in to the Wednesday check-in that, for the sake of avoiding an unsafe last-minute weight cut, the BBBofC refused to let him hit the scales today below 128.5 pounds. Lara ultimately weighed in today ...2023
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• ‘We’ve got to stop worrying about protecting great fighters’: Hearn on matchmaking criticism
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• Rankings (April 24): Tank Davis, Garcia, Zhang, Cordina, more
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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• Mauricio Lara: I’ll try to KO Leigh Wood faster this time

On Saturday, WBA 126-pound titlist Mauricio Lara will meet Leigh Wood in a rematch of their bout last February. The post Mauricio Lara: I’ll try to KO Leigh Wood faster this time appeared first on The Ring....2023
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• Mauricio Lara misses weight by nearly 4 pounds, featherweight belt only at stake for Leigh Wood

The WBA featherweight title will only be on the line for Leigh Wood after Mauricio Lara missed the 126-pound weight limit on Friday, ahead of their rematch at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. Lara was prohibited from attempting to make 126 pounds by the British Boxing Board of Control after weighing in above the maximum […] The post Mauricio Lara misses weight by nearly 4 pounds, fea...2023
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• Leigh Wood Regains WBA Title, Wins Dominant Decision Over Mauricio Lara
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• Mauricio Lara vs. Leigh Wood rematch set for May 27 in Manchester

Leigh Wood will attempt to avenge his last defeat, while Mauricio Lara looks to prove his knockout win over Wood was no fluke. Lara will attempt to make the first successful defense of his WBA world featherweight title on May 27, facing Wood at the AO Arena in Manchester, England, Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn […] The post Mauricio Lara vs. Leigh Wood rematch set for May 27 in Manche...2023
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• Leigh Wood outclasses Mauricio Lara in rematch, regains WBA featherweight title

Leigh Wood regained his WBA featherweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Mauricio Lara on Saturday at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. The rematch was streamed live on DAZN. Wood, The Ring’s No. 7-ranked featherweight, was stopped in seven rounds by Lara three months ago. He opted to exercise his rematch clause, which […] The post Leigh Wood outclasses Mauric...2023
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• Lara vs Wood rematch set for May 27 in Manchester
Mauricio Lara and Leigh Wood will run it back on May 27 | Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images Mauricio Lara and Leigh Wood will run it back on May 27, plus Jack Catterall making his Matchroom debut. Mauricio Lara and Leigh Wood will indeed run it back, as Matchroom Boxing officially announced a rematch between the two featherweights today, set for May 27 in Manchester, England. Lara beat Woo...2023
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• HIGHLIGHTS! Leigh Wood stuns Josh Warrington with comeback TKO win
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• Curmel Moton is Already Eager For a Fight With Leigh Wood
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• Sivenathi Nontshinga reclaims IBF title from Adrian Curiel in huge comeback, Mauricio Lara struggles to a draw
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• Rankings (Dec. 11): Is Haney No. 1 at 140? Plus Ryan Garcia, Rafael Espinoza, more
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• Rankings (Oct. 30): Can Tyson Fury still be called the world’s best heavyweight?
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• Rankings (Oct. 2): Canelo’s reign continues, more
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• Rankings (Sept. 25): Where does Zhilei Zhang stand at heavyweight? Plus more!
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• Mauricio Lara Branded ‘A Disgrace’ For Missing Weight As Leigh Wood Fight In Jeopardy

Mauricio Lara has failed to make weight for his WBA Featherweight title defence against Leigh Wood, plunging the contest into jeopardy just one day out. It was revealed pre-weigh-in that the Mexican didn’t satisfy the British Boxing Board of Control mid-week that he could make the 126lb limit safely, and the organisation ruled he wouldn’t […] The post Mauricio Lara Branded ‘...2023
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• ‘We’ve got to stop worrying about protecting great fighters’: Hearn on matchmaking criticism
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for May 24-27
We’ve got Lara vs Wood 2 and a LOT more on this week’s schedule! We’ve got Lara vs Wood 2 and a LOT more on this week’s schedule! Wednesday, May 24 PPV (AUS), 5:00 am ET, Joseph Parker vs Faiga Opelu. 60 Australian dollarydoos for this one, apparently. Nikita Tszyu is also in action against Benjamin Bommber, plus more on the card. This might wind up available on FITE PPV or FITE+ here, but...2023
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• Rankings (April 24): Tank Davis, Garcia, Zhang, Cordina, more
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• Rankings (April 3): Where does Joshua stand at heavyweight? Robeisy, more
Where does Anthony Joshua figure at heavyweight after his return win over Jermaine Franklin? | Photo by James Chance/Getty Images Where does Anthony Joshua figure at heavyweight after his return win over Jermaine Franklin? Plus Robeisy Ramirez on the rise and more! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Junior Middleweight: (3) Sebastian Fundora vs Brian Mendoza, Apr. 8 Jun...2023
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• HIGHLIGHTS! Leigh Wood stuns Josh Warrington with comeback TKO win
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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